| 单词 | before |
| 释义 | before (once / 6 pages) adv When one thing precedes another, it comes before. You put your socks on before your shoes, you close the door before you lock it, and you should make sure the store is open before you leave home. The word before comes from the Old English beforan, meaning “in front of” or “in former times.” Before tells when something happens — don’t hire that guy before you check his references — or the position of something: the library is the last building before the intersection. In "before and after" pictures, the "before" ones were taken prior to the makeover, renovation, and so on, while the "after" photos show the improvement. WORD FAMILYbefore: befores USAGE EXAMPLES“There’s no timetable because it’s hard to predict,” Lin said before the game. Washington Times(Jan 02, 2017) Prosecutors objected at every turn, and Gergel wouldn't allow any of it into court, ruling mitigation evidence is allowable during sentencing and not before. Los Angeles Times(Jan 02, 2017) In the first 12 games before he was injured Stafford threw 21 touchdowns against five interceptions. Seattle Times(Jan 02, 2017) 1adv at or in the front with the cross of Jesus marching on before Syn ahead, in front 2adv earlier in time; previously I had known her before as I said before he called me the day before but your call had come even earlier Syn earlier |
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